Advocacy: Scientific Research and Experimental Development

CATA continues its role as a leading advocate calling for improvements to Canada's R&D tax credit system and as an educational resource to help companies better understand and take advantage of the program. Maintaining the best practice aspects of Canada's SR&ED program is part of CATA's Innovation Nation Campaign.

Unified Tax and Finance Voice for Canada’s Technology Industries: Russ Roberts appointed Sr. Vice President, CATAAlliance

Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) Tax Incentive Program: CRA’s New Perspective and New Requirements: Of critical interest to companies currently claiming or planning to claim SR&ED tax credits Russ Roberts, Senior VP, CATA answers questions on Canada's SR&ED tax credits. Russ talks about a new information document (re: SR&ED) he has produced and where it can be downloaded at no cost.

Alerts and Updates — current and recent

SR&ED Tax Credits Alert:
Important: Changes Possible as Government Promises New High-Tech Plan and looks at New Directions
Read: SR&ED Program Update and Advisory (September 2009)

View Video on the SR&ED Update and Request for Input

August 2011
SR&ED Update, Alert, and Actions, August 2011 : Dr. Russ Roberts, Sr. VP, Tax & Finance, CATAAlliance

July 2011
SR&ED Update & Consultation Deadline Alert on SR&ED Eligibility: Dr. Russ Roberts, Sr. VP, Tax & Finance, CATAAlliance

January 2011
SR&ED Update & Alert and Call to Action

October 2010
SR&ED October Update and Advocacy Alert

October 1
Taxpayers’ Ombudsman Announces Systemic Review of SR&ED Program

September 2010
SR&ED September 2010 Update

August 2010
SR&ED Tax Incentive Program Alert and Call to Action August 2010

May 2010
SR&ED Update and Observations (May 2010)

March 2010
SR&ED Program Update (March 2010)

February 2010
Systemic Review of the SR&ED Program by the Office of the Taxpayers' Ombudsman: Deadlines for Input

January 2010
CATAnet TV – January SR&ED video update

April 6, 2009
SR&ED Program Update and Advisory

December 14, 2008
Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) Tax Incentive Program
Disconnect - The CRA’s New Perspective and New Requirements

November 11, 2008
SR&ED Alert and Update - Release of new T661 and Guide - Effective for tax years ending after December 21, 2008
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